Swimming Pool by Sarah Crossan

Swimming Pool

Sarah Crossan with Clémentine Beauvais (Translator)

251 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary poetry young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Kasienka et sa mère viennent de quitter la Pologne pour s'installer en Angleterre. La jeune fille peine à s'intégrer dans un pays dont elle maîtrise mal la langue. Le seul moment où elle se sent bien, c'est lorsqu'elle pratique la natation dans so...

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Community Reviews Summary of 996 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 61%
hopeful 53%
sad 52%
inspiring 28%
challenging 19%
tense 13%
lighthearted 12%
adventurous 10%
informative 9%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 26%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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